2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Chief Electoral Officer by Question 101. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - FI

The results of the 2024 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. The results for "Positive answers" and "Negative answers" are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Results for questions 44, 73 and 93 are calculated differently than previous years to provide a more accurate and meaningful reflection of employee experiences. The calculation of negative answers now includes "To a very large extent", "To a large extent", "To a moderate extent" and "To a small extent". Because of this adjustment, results for these questions are not directly comparable to previous years.

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 49 39 0 8 4 0 0 88 12 25
2022 FI 69 27 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2020 FI 53 25 8 11 3 0 0 78 14 35
2020 FI-02 69 8 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 15
2020 FI-03 42 33 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 10

Question 2. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 43 41 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 25

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 52 25 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 25

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 37 20 20 8 16 0 0 57 24 25
2022 FI 55 38 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 30
2020 FI 42 39 8 8 0 3 0 83 9 35
2020 FI-02 46 23 15 8 0 8 0 75 8 15
2020 FI-03 33 50 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 10
2019 FI 48 44 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 25
2019 FI-02 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 34 41 8 8 8 0 0 75 16 25
2022 FI 40 51 5 0 4 0 0 91 4 30
2020 FI 28 42 8 11 8 0 3 71 20 35
2020 FI-02 23 46 0 8 23 0 0 69 31 15
2020 FI-03 17 50 0 25 0 0 8 73 27 10
2019 FI 41 30 15 7 4 0 4 73 12 25
2019 FI-02 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

Question 6. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 29 39 20 4 8 0 0 68 12 25
2022 FI 52 41 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 30
2020 FI 36 39 11 11 3 0 0 75 14 35
2020 FI-02 31 31 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 15
2020 FI-03 25 58 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 10
2019 FI 33 37 15 11 4 0 0 70 15 25
2019 FI-02 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

Question 7. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 34 35 15 8 8 0 0 68 16 25
2022 FI 69 24 3 0 4 0 0 93 4 30
2020 FI 42 31 14 6 8 0 0 72 14 35
2020 FI-02 54 15 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 15
2020 FI-03 17 42 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 10
2019 FI 37 44 15 0 4 0 0 81 4 25
2019 FI-02 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

Question 8. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 33 38 20 0 8 0 0 71 8 25
2022 FI 43 49 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 30
2020 FI 33 39 17 0 11 0 0 72 11 35
2020 FI-02 38 31 15 0 15 0 0 69 15 15
2020 FI-03 25 42 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 10
2019 FI 33 59 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 25
2019 FI-02 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

Question 9. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 33 31 13 11 12 0 0 64 23 25
2022 FI 36 50 3 7 4 0 0 87 10 30
2020 FI 31 47 6 14 3 0 0 78 17 35
2020 FI-02 23 54 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 15
2020 FI-03 17 50 0 25 8 0 0 67 33 10
2019 FI 22 44 15 15 4 0 0 67 19 25
2019 FI-02 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 47 28 11 0 13 0 0 75 13 25
2022 FI 57 37 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 30
2020 FI 33 42 6 11 8 0 0 75 19 35
2020 FI-02 31 31 0 31 8 0 0 62 38 15
2020 FI-03 8 67 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 10
2019 FI 31 46 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 25

Question 11. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 51 41 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2022 FI 61 29 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 30
2020 FI 50 36 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 35
2020 FI-02 46 31 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 15
2020 FI-03 33 58 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2019 FI 56 37 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 25
2019 FI-02 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 33 31 11 12 12 0 0 64 24 25
2022 FI 33 54 3 3 7 0 0 87 10 30
2020 FI 31 36 14 8 11 0 0 67 19 35
2020 FI-02 23 38 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 15
2020 FI-03 25 42 8 8 17 0 0 67 25 10
2019 FI 41 30 19 11 0 0 0 70 11 25
2019 FI-02 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

Question 13. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 57 19 16 0 8 0 0 75 8 25
2022 FI 60 28 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 30
2020 FI 43 34 14 3 6 0 0 77 9 35
2020 FI-02 31 38 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 15
2020 FI-03 36 45 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 10
2019 FI 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2019 FI-02 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 14. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 33 23 28 7 8 0 0 56 16 25
2022 FI 36 44 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 30
2020 FI 33 44 3 14 6 0 0 78 19 35
2020 FI-02 23 46 0 31 0 0 0 69 31 15
2020 FI-03 17 58 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 10
2019 FI 26 52 11 4 7 0 0 78 11 25
2019 FI-02 30 50 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10

Question 15. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 33 19 29 8 12 0 0 52 19 25
2022 FI 36 45 5 7 7 0 0 81 14 30
2020 FI 28 44 6 14 8 0 0 72 22 35
2020 FI-02 8 62 0 23 8 0 0 69 31 15
2020 FI-03 25 42 8 8 17 0 0 67 25 10
2019 FI 22 52 15 4 7 0 0 74 11 25
2019 FI-02 20 60 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10

Question 16. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 37 23 28 0 12 0 0 60 12 25
2022 FI 31 60 6 3 0 0 0 90 3 30
2020 FI 31 46 11 3 9 0 0 77 11 35
2020 FI-02 33 42 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 10
2020 FI-03 17 58 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 10
2019 FI 31 35 19 12 4 0 0 65 15 25
2019 FI-02 40 30 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 41 30 16 4 8 0 0 72 12 25
2022 FI 41 53 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 30
2020 FI 34 43 14 3 6 0 0 77 9 35
2020 FI-02 23 46 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 15
2020 FI-03 33 42 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 10
2019 FI 42 46 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 25
2019 FI-02 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

Question 18. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 40 33 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 25
2022 FI 42 36 16 6 0 0 0 78 6 30
2020 FI 11 47 17 14 8 3 0 60 23 35
2020 FI-02 15 62 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 15
2020 FI-03 8 25 33 25 8 0 0 33 33 10
2019 FI 35 46 12 4 4 0 0 81 8 25

Question 19a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 16 15 39 8 7 5 10 17 36 25
2022 FI 3 23 36 21 16 0 0 38 26 30
2020 FI 23 34 29 11 3 0 0 14 57 35
2020 FI-02 42 25 25 8 0 0 0 8 67 10
2020 FI-03 17 67 0 8 8 0 0 17 83 10
2019 FI 7 19 37 30 4 0 4 35 27 25
2019 FI-02 0 10 40 40 0 0 10 44 11 10

Question 19b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 4 47 28 8 7 5 0 16 54 25
2022 FI 0 36 31 20 11 0 3 32 37 30
2020 FI 20 20 37 14 6 3 0 21 41 35
2020 FI-02 25 17 42 17 0 0 0 17 42 10
2020 FI-03 25 17 42 8 8 0 0 17 42 10
2019 FI 4 19 44 19 11 0 4 31 23 25
2019 FI-02 0 10 50 20 10 0 10 33 11 10

Question 19c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 11 12 43 16 12 0 6 30 25 25
2022 FI 7 15 44 20 14 0 0 34 22 30
2020 FI 23 20 29 26 3 0 0 29 43 35
2020 FI-02 17 25 33 25 0 0 0 25 42 10
2020 FI-03 33 25 25 8 8 0 0 17 58 10
2019 FI 4 15 30 30 19 0 4 50 19 25
2019 FI-02 0 0 30 30 30 0 10 67 0 10

Question 19d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 7 23 43 4 7 5 10 14 36 25
2022 FI 16 23 28 18 15 0 0 32 39 30
2020 FI 19 31 25 17 8 0 0 25 50 35
2020 FI-02 23 23 23 31 0 0 0 31 46 15
2020 FI-03 17 58 17 0 8 0 0 8 75 10
2019 FI 4 33 26 26 7 0 4 35 38 25
2019 FI-02 0 10 30 30 20 0 10 56 11 10

Question 19e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 4 13 30 27 15 5 6 48 18 25
2022 FI 18 12 44 19 3 4 0 23 31 30
2020 FI 11 37 29 17 3 0 3 21 50 35
2020 FI-02 17 42 33 8 0 0 0 8 58 10
2020 FI-03 17 50 17 8 0 0 8 9 73 10
2019 FI 22 26 26 7 15 0 4 23 50 25
2019 FI-02 20 10 30 10 20 0 10 33 33 10

Question 19f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 4 35 21 19 11 5 6 34 43 25
2022 FI 0 19 53 17 7 4 0 25 20 30
2020 FI 26 9 37 26 0 0 3 26 35 35
2020 FI-02 42 8 33 17 0 0 0 17 50 10
2020 FI-03 17 17 25 42 0 0 0 42 33 10
2019 FI 4 15 41 15 19 4 4 36 20 25
2019 FI-02 0 10 20 20 30 10 10 63 13 10

Question 19g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 4 21 26 27 16 0 6 45 27 25
2022 FI 0 0 31 43 26 0 0 69 0 30
2020 FI 6 29 23 20 20 0 3 41 35 35
2020 FI-02 8 25 17 17 25 0 8 45 36 10
2020 FI-03 8 33 25 25 8 0 0 33 42 10
2019 FI 0 4 30 44 15 4 4 64 4 25
2019 FI-02 0 0 20 30 30 10 10 75 0 10
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My Work Unit

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 22 30 11 4 20 13 0 60 28 25
2022 FI 29 33 9 13 0 11 6 74 15 30
2020 FI 19 33 11 17 6 8 6 61 26 35
2020 FI-02 23 23 15 23 8 0 8 50 33 15
2020 FI-03 25 50 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 10
2019 FI 22 26 7 30 4 11 0 54 38 25
2019 FI-02 30 30 10 20 0 10 0 67 22 10

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 42 35 4 8 12 0 0 76 20 25
2022 FI 51 36 3 4 3 3 0 90 7 30
2020 FI 47 28 8 14 3 0 0 75 17 35
2020 FI-02 46 23 8 23 0 0 0 69 23 15
2020 FI-03 50 33 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 10
2019 FI 48 22 26 4 0 0 0 70 4 25
2019 FI-02 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 57 15 16 4 8 0 0 72 12 25
2022 FI 53 41 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 30
2020 FI 56 31 6 3 6 0 0 86 8 35
2020 FI-02 77 0 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 15
2020 FI-03 50 33 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 10
2019 FI 46 31 19 4 0 0 0 77 4 25
2019 FI-02 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 44 28 7 4 16 0 0 73 20 25
2022 FI 55 39 0 4 3 0 0 93 7 30
2020 FI 47 31 8 11 3 0 0 78 14 35
2020 FI-02 54 23 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 15
2020 FI-03 42 33 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 10
2019 FI 36 44 12 4 0 4 0 83 4 25

Question 24. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal or negative impact on my career.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 28 19 24 4 4 12 10 60 10 25
2022 FI 28 31 17 3 3 4 15 72 8 30

Question 25. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 20 28 24 0 4 16 10 63 5 25
2022 FI 32 30 13 7 0 4 15 76 8 30
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 26. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 40 15 15 8 13 5 4 61 23 25
2022 FI 50 28 14 0 4 3 0 81 4 30
2020 FI 42 22 19 6 6 0 6 68 12 35
2020 FI-02 31 31 31 0 8 0 0 62 8 15
2020 FI-03 42 17 8 17 8 0 8 64 27 10
2019 FI 44 26 26 0 0 0 4 73 0 25
2019 FI-02 50 10 30 0 0 0 10 67 0 10

Question 27. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 50 23 15 0 12 0 0 73 12 25
2022 FI 62 28 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 30
2020 FI 31 43 9 11 6 0 0 74 17 35
2020 FI-02 17 58 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 10
2020 FI-03 33 33 8 17 8 0 0 67 25 10
2019 FI 37 37 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 25
2019 FI-02 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

Question 28. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 46 19 15 0 16 4 0 67 17 25
2022 FI 59 19 15 0 4 0 4 81 4 30
2020 FI 39 28 17 11 6 0 0 67 17 35
2020 FI-02 23 31 38 8 0 0 0 54 8 15
2020 FI-03 42 25 0 25 8 0 0 67 33 10

Question 29. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 61 19 4 0 16 0 0 80 16 25
2022 FI 60 26 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 30
2020 FI 44 36 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 35
2020 FI-02 31 46 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 15
2020 FI-03 50 33 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 10
2019 FI 48 33 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 25
2019 FI-02 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

Question 30. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 57 19 0 4 16 4 0 79 21 25
2022 FI 73 17 0 6 0 4 0 94 6 30

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 57 18 8 0 16 0 0 76 16 25
2022 FI 62 28 0 6 4 0 0 90 10 30
2020 FI 58 17 17 3 6 0 0 75 8 35
2020 FI-02 46 23 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 15
2020 FI-03 58 17 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 10
2019 FI 44 30 11 15 0 0 0 74 15 25
2019 FI-02 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

Question 32. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 68 24 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 25
2022 FI 90 7 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 30
2019 FI 89 7 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 25
2019 FI-02 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
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Senior Management

Question 33. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 29 35 16 4 8 7 0 69 13 25
2022 FI 34 53 3 0 0 10 0 96 0 30
2020 FI 28 31 19 8 8 6 0 62 18 35
2020 FI-02 38 23 15 8 15 0 0 62 23 15
2020 FI-03 17 42 25 0 8 8 0 64 9 10
2019 FI 30 22 26 4 7 11 0 58 13 25
2019 FI-02 20 20 20 10 10 20 0 50 25 10

Question 34. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 37 27 27 0 8 0 0 65 8 25
2022 FI 38 46 10 0 0 7 0 90 0 30
2020 FI 28 44 8 11 8 0 0 72 19 35
2020 FI-02 15 46 8 15 15 0 0 62 31 15
2020 FI-03 33 50 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 10
2019 FI 30 33 15 7 7 7 0 68 16 25
2019 FI-02 20 20 30 0 10 20 0 50 13 10

Question 35. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 30 23 28 11 8 0 0 53 19 25
2022 FI 38 35 17 3 0 7 0 79 3 30
2020 FI 17 44 19 3 11 6 0 65 15 35
2020 FI-02 23 38 15 0 15 8 0 67 17 15
2020 FI-03 8 50 17 8 17 0 0 58 25 10
2019 FI 19 22 30 7 11 11 0 46 21 25
2019 FI-02 20 20 30 0 10 20 0 50 13 10

Question 36. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 33 28 27 4 8 0 0 61 12 25
2022 FI 35 44 15 3 0 3 0 81 3 30
2020 FI 25 47 17 8 3 0 0 72 11 35
2020 FI-02 23 46 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 15
2020 FI-03 17 50 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 10
2019 FI 22 30 19 11 11 7 0 56 24 25
2019 FI-02 20 10 20 20 10 20 0 38 38 10

Question 37. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 53 31 12 0 0 4 0 88 0 25
2022 FI 58 36 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 30
2020 FI 50 36 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 35
2020 FI-02 46 31 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 15
2020 FI-03 67 17 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2019 FI 74 7 15 0 0 4 0 85 0 25
2019 FI-02 60 0 30 0 0 10 0 67 0 10
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 38. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 24 60 13 0 4 0 0 84 4 25
2022 FI 49 41 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 30
2020 FI 33 39 17 6 3 3 0 74 9 35
2020 FI-02 31 31 8 15 8 8 0 67 25 15
2020 FI-03 25 58 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2019 FI 22 56 19 0 4 0 0 78 4 25
2019 FI-02 20 50 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10

Question 39. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 15 36 21 8 15 5 0 53 24 25
2022 FI 35 42 6 17 0 0 0 77 17 30
2020 FI 22 39 11 17 6 6 0 65 24 35
2020 FI-02 15 46 0 23 8 8 0 67 33 15
2020 FI-03 17 42 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 10
2019 FI 12 38 35 15 0 0 0 50 15 25
2019 FI-02 10 40 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 10

Question 40. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 33 22 13 12 8 8 4 63 23 25
2022 FI 27 46 14 10 3 0 0 73 13 30
2020 FI 17 22 19 19 14 8 0 42 36 35
2020 FI-02 15 15 15 23 15 15 0 36 45 15
2020 FI-03 17 25 25 25 8 0 0 42 33 10
2019 FI 26 19 19 26 7 0 4 46 35 25
2019 FI-02 20 20 40 10 10 0 0 40 20 10

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 37 31 19 0 13 0 0 68 13 25
2022 FI 38 42 9 11 0 0 0 80 11 30
2020 FI 17 33 33 6 6 6 0 53 12 35
2020 FI-02 15 23 38 8 8 8 0 42 17 15
2020 FI-03 8 58 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 10
2019 FI 15 46 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 25
2019 FI-02 20 50 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

Question 42. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 15 15 16 16 16 15 7 38 41 25
2022 FI 25 21 11 16 7 15 4 57 29 30
2020 FI 11 11 29 14 14 17 3 29 36 35
2020 FI-02 15 0 46 15 8 15 0 18 27 15
2020 FI-03 8 17 25 17 17 17 0 30 40 10
2019 FI 15 19 30 15 19 0 4 35 35 25
2019 FI-02 10 30 40 0 10 0 10 44 11 10

Question 43. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 26 34 20 8 12 0 0 59 20 25
2022 FI 28 35 15 13 7 3 0 65 20 30
2020 FI 25 33 14 8 8 11 0 66 19 35
2020 FI-02 23 23 23 8 8 15 0 55 18 15
2020 FI-03 17 50 8 17 8 0 0 67 25 10
2019 FI 26 30 22 22 0 0 0 56 22 25
2019 FI-02 40 20 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10

Question 44a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 24 15 26 8 4 4 18 31 69 25
2022 FI 58 21 10 0 0 0 11 30
2020 FI 42 31 8 6 6 0 8 35
2020 FI-02 38 38 8 0 8 0 8 15
2020 FI-03 25 42 8 8 8 0 8 10
2019 FI 52 19 19 0 4 0 7 25
2019 FI-02 50 10 10 0 10 0 20 10

Question 44b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to language training in my second official language

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 55 15 4 4 4 0 18 67 33 25

Question 44c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 63 11 0 0 8 0 18 76 24 25
2022 FI 67 10 4 0 0 6 13 30
2020 FI 42 22 19 0 3 8 6 35
2020 FI-02 31 8 46 0 8 0 8 15
2020 FI-03 50 33 8 0 0 0 8 10
2019 FI 56 11 7 4 0 11 11 25
2019 FI-02 50 10 0 10 0 10 20 10

Question 44d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility issues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 62 4 8 4 0 4 18 80 20 25

Question 44e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 54 8 4 8 4 4 18 70 30 25

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 24 20 16 24 12 4 0 46 37 25
2022 FI 20 33 9 13 15 3 6 59 31 30
2020 FI 19 31 14 8 17 8 3 56 28 35
2020 FI-02 23 15 31 8 15 8 0 42 25 15
2020 FI-03 17 58 0 8 17 0 0 75 25 10
2019 FI 19 22 22 19 15 0 4 42 35 25
2019 FI-02 10 30 20 10 20 0 10 44 33 10

Question 46. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 18 39 15 7 13 7 0 62 22 25
2022 FI 25 59 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 30
2020 FI 22 31 22 8 8 8 0 58 18 35
2020 FI-02 23 15 31 15 8 8 0 42 25 15
2020 FI-03 8 58 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 10
2019 FI 11 56 19 11 4 0 0 67 15 25
2019 FI-02 0 60 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10

Question 47. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 29 35 15 4 13 4 0 67 17 25
2022 FI 42 44 3 3 4 4 0 90 7 30
2020 FI 28 44 8 8 8 3 0 74 17 35
2020 FI-02 15 46 8 15 8 8 0 67 25 15
2020 FI-03 33 50 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 10
2019 FI 33 30 26 11 0 0 0 63 11 25
2019 FI-02 30 20 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 10

Question 48. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workforce.

A diverse workforce includes individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. This includes but is not limited to differences in ethnicity or race, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, educational background, region, and marital or parental status.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 34 39 8 8 0 11 0 82 9 25
2022 FI 45 30 6 4 0 15 0 88 5 30
2020 FI 25 39 14 8 3 11 0 72 13 35
2020 FI-02 23 23 23 15 8 8 0 50 25 15
2020 FI-03 17 67 0 8 0 8 0 91 9 10
2019 FI 44 22 26 7 0 0 0 67 7 25
2019 FI-02 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

Question 49. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, organizational structures, policies and practices and attitudes, so that power is redistributed and shared equitably.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 28 7 23 8 0 29 4 53 12 25
2022 FI 42 12 14 4 0 24 3 75 6 30
2020 FI 22 28 25 3 6 17 0 60 10 35
2020 FI-02 15 15 23 8 15 23 0 40 30 15
2020 FI-03 25 58 8 0 0 8 0 91 0 10

Question 50. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsperson, human resources advisor).

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 32 21 11 8 8 11 10 66 20 25
2022 FI 32 33 13 0 4 11 7 79 5 30
2020 FI 22 22 28 11 6 11 0 50 19 35
2020 FI-02 15 0 38 15 8 23 0 20 30 15
2020 FI-03 33 33 8 8 8 8 0 73 18 10

Question 51. I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 8 4 0 0 30 4 54 72 28 25
2022 FI 4 6 7 17 39 8 19 77 14 30

Question 52. I feel that the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion has had a positive impact in my department or agency, since it launched in January 2021.

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 0 4 21 4 5 58 8 11 26 25
2022 FI 4 25 18 3 4 35 11 53 14 30

Question 53. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 41 35 12 4 8 0 0 76 12 25
2022 FI 54 39 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 30
2020 FI 39 39 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 35
2020 FI-02 23 46 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 15
2020 FI-03 50 33 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 10
2019 FI 52 30 11 7 0 0 0 81 7 25
2019 FI-02 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

Question 54. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 44 28 16 4 8 0 0 72 12 25
2022 FI 48 35 15 3 0 0 0 82 3 30
2020 FI 33 36 11 11 8 0 0 69 19 35
2020 FI-02 23 31 15 23 8 0 0 54 31 15
2020 FI-03 42 42 0 0 17 0 0 83 17 10
2019 FI 59 7 26 7 0 0 0 67 7 25
2019 FI-02 60 10 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

Question 55. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 44 39 4 4 8 0 0 84 12 25
2022 FI 51 39 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 30
2020 FI 36 33 14 8 8 0 0 69 17 35
2020 FI-02 23 31 15 23 8 0 0 54 31 15
2020 FI-03 42 42 0 0 17 0 0 83 17 10
2019 FI 52 26 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 25
2019 FI-02 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
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Mobility and Retention

Question 56. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 32 25 26 8 8 0 0 57 16 25
2022 FI 44 39 6 3 4 5 0 87 7 30
2020 FI 31 28 14 14 11 3 0 60 26 35
2020 FI-02 15 23 23 31 8 0 0 38 38 15
2020 FI-03 33 42 0 0 17 8 0 82 18 10
2019 FI 33 22 22 4 7 7 4 63 13 25
2019 FI-02 20 30 20 10 0 10 10 63 13 10

Question 57_1. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

In order to make historical trend analysis, Q57 has followed the same format as last year. This means Q57_1 is same as Q56_1 in the 2022 PSES, and Q57_2 is same as Q56_2 in the 2022 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Unsure
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 41 33 27 25
2022 FI 18 50 32 30
2020 FI 31 31 39 35
2020 FI-02 31 23 46 15
2020 FI-03 33 33 33 10
2019 FI 26 30 44 25
2019 FI-02 40 10 50 10

Question 57_2. Of those who indicated that they intend to leave their current position in the next two years: Please indicate your reason for leaving

In order to make historical trend analysis, Q57 has followed the same format as last year. This means Q57_1 is same as Q56_1 in the 2022 PSES, and Q57_2 is same as Q56_2 in the 2022 PSES.
Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other reason
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 18 19 30 11 23 0 10
2020 FI 9 27 55 9 0 0 10
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual. Harassment refers to any action, conduct or comment, including of a sexual nature, that can reasonably be expected to cause offence, humiliation or other physical or psychological injury or illness to an employee, including any prescribed action, conduct or comment.

Question 58. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 20 80 25
2020 FI 22 78 35

Question 63. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 FI 17 19 25 6 8 22 3 48 19 35
2020 FI-02 15 15 31 8 8 15 8 40 20 15
2020 FI-03 17 25 17 0 8 33 0 63 13 10
2019 FI 11 4 19 15 0 44 7 31 31 25
2019 FI-02 10 0 30 10 0 40 10 20 20 10

Question 64. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 36 20 12 8 4 12 7 70 15 25
2022 FI 35 36 8 6 0 15 0 83 7 30
2020 FI 17 31 28 6 6 14 0 55 13 35
2020 FI-02 15 8 38 8 8 23 0 30 20 15
2020 FI-03 17 42 25 0 8 8 0 64 9 10
2019 FI 23 31 19 4 0 23 0 70 5 25
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Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. The Canadian Human Rights Act sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. 

Question 65. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 FI 0 100 30

Question 70. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 FI 19 17 22 3 6 28 6 54 13 35
2020 FI-02 15 15 38 0 8 23 0 40 10 15
2020 FI-03 17 25 17 8 0 33 0 63 13 10
2019 FI 15 11 19 4 4 41 7 50 14 25
2019 FI-02 10 10 20 0 10 50 0 40 20 10

Question 71. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 31 29 4 4 4 21 7 83 11 25
2022 FI 38 26 4 3 4 24 0 85 9 30
2020 FI 22 25 28 3 3 19 0 59 7 35
2020 FI-02 15 15 38 0 8 23 0 40 10 15
2020 FI-03 17 42 17 8 0 17 0 70 10 10
2019 FI 27 27 15 0 4 27 0 74 5 25
2019 FI-02 10 30 20 0 0 40 0 67 0 10
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 73a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 40 7 7 14 23 0 8 43 57 25
2022 FI 39 33 14 0 6 0 7 30
2020 FI 44 31 11 8 6 0 0 35
2020 FI-02 54 15 15 8 8 0 0 15
2020 FI-03 33 42 8 17 0 0 0 10
2019 FI 63 15 4 15 4 0 0 25
2019 FI-02 80 0 0 20 0 0 0 10

Question 73b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 12 15 36 13 20 5 0 12 88 25
2022 FI 14 33 35 11 7 0 0 30
2020 FI 8 22 17 28 22 3 0 35
2020 FI-02 8 31 23 23 15 0 0 15
2020 FI-03 8 0 17 42 33 0 0 10
2019 FI 22 41 11 19 7 0 0 25
2019 FI-02 30 40 10 10 10 0 0 10

Question 73c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 15 20 20 19 16 5 6 17 83 25
2022 FI 14 32 37 6 12 0 0 30
2020 FI 11 22 19 19 22 6 0 35
2020 FI-02 8 31 31 15 15 0 0 15
2020 FI-03 8 8 8 33 42 0 0 10
2019 FI 22 37 15 22 4 0 0 25
2019 FI-02 50 20 30 0 0 0 0 10

Question 73d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 11 23 20 24 11 5 6 12 88 25
2022 FI 15 26 25 16 17 0 0 30
2020 FI 6 25 25 22 22 0 0 35
2020 FI-02 0 31 38 15 15 0 0 15
2020 FI-03 8 0 25 42 25 0 0 10
2019 FI 15 22 33 19 11 0 0 25
2019 FI-02 30 20 40 10 0 0 0 10

Question 73e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 31 18 11 8 12 5 14 39 61 25
2022 FI 35 37 11 6 4 0 7 30
2020 FI 40 26 14 9 11 0 0 35
2020 FI-02 50 17 17 8 8 0 0 10
2020 FI-03 8 42 17 17 17 0 0 10
2019 FI 52 19 11 7 0 0 11 25
2019 FI-02 70 0 20 0 0 0 10 10

Question 73f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 24 16 19 7 27 0 6 26 74 25
2022 FI 33 43 14 6 4 0 0 30
2020 FI 23 26 17 17 14 0 3 35
2020 FI-02 31 31 15 8 15 0 0 15
2020 FI-03 8 17 33 25 17 0 0 10
2019 FI 48 22 19 7 4 0 0 25
2019 FI-02 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 10

Question 73g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 22 28 11 11 16 5 6 25 75 25
2022 FI 35 37 12 10 4 3 0 30
2020 FI 22 33 17 11 11 6 0 35
2020 FI-02 31 31 15 15 8 0 0 15
2020 FI-03 8 33 17 17 25 0 0 10
2019 FI 27 31 23 12 4 4 0 25
2019 FI-02 40 20 20 10 0 10 0 10

Question 73h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 11 16 35 8 20 5 6 12 88 25
2022 FI 31 17 39 6 7 0 0 30
2020 FI 19 22 31 14 14 0 0 35
2020 FI-02 23 31 8 15 23 0 0 15
2020 FI-03 8 8 42 25 17 0 0 10
2019 FI 32 28 12 24 4 0 0 25
2019 FI-02 50 30 0 20 0 0 0 10

Question 73i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 20 20 23 4 24 0 10 22 78 25
2022 FI 31 43 15 3 4 0 3 30
2020 FI 31 28 14 14 11 0 3 35
2020 FI-02 31 31 8 8 23 0 0 15
2020 FI-03 8 25 17 33 8 0 8 10
2019 FI 38 27 15 15 4 0 0 25
2019 FI-02 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 10

Question 73j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 32 19 23 0 20 0 6 34 66 25
2022 FI 41 38 11 3 4 0 3 30
2020 FI 33 39 6 14 8 0 0 35
2020 FI-02 31 23 15 23 8 0 0 15
2020 FI-03 17 50 0 17 17 0 0 10
2019 FI 35 27 19 15 4 0 0 25
2019 FI-02 30 40 10 10 10 0 0 10

Question 73k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 22 35 8 8 12 5 11 26 74 25
2022 FI 41 29 21 3 3 0 3 30
2020 FI 17 36 28 14 6 0 0 35
2020 FI-02 23 31 23 23 0 0 0 15
2020 FI-03 8 25 33 17 17 0 0 10

Question 73l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 31 28 16 4 16 0 6 33 67 25
2022 FI 35 30 25 8 0 0 3 30
2020 FI 19 33 25 14 8 0 0 35
2020 FI-02 31 31 15 15 8 0 0 15
2020 FI-03 0 25 42 25 8 0 0 10
2019 FI 48 16 16 12 4 0 4 25
2019 FI-02 50 10 20 10 0 0 10 10

Question 73m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 28 8 27 4 27 0 6 30 70 25
2022 FI 66 13 3 3 4 3 6 30
2020 FI 34 40 20 3 3 0 0 35
2020 FI-02 50 25 25 0 0 0 0 10
2020 FI-03 25 25 33 8 8 0 0 10
2019 FI 69 8 12 8 0 0 4 25
2019 FI-02 90 0 10 0 0 0 0 10

Question 73n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 32 26 21 4 12 0 6 34 66 25
2022 FI 77 13 7 0 0 0 3 30
2020 FI 29 31 17 20 3 0 0 35
2020 FI-02 58 8 17 17 0 0 0 10
2020 FI-03 8 33 8 42 8 0 0 10

Question 73o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility issues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 47 4 11 0 4 0 33 70 30 25

Question 73p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accommodation issues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 51 4 8 4 8 0 26 68 32 25

Question 73q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 57 0 9 4 8 5 18 73 27 25
2022 FI 77 7 4 3 3 0 6 30
2020 FI 57 11 14 0 9 3 6 35
2020 FI-02 50 25 17 0 8 0 0 10
2020 FI-03 67 0 8 0 8 0 17 10
2019 FI 67 7 7 7 4 0 7 25
2019 FI-02 70 10 0 10 0 0 10 10

Question 73r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issues with my co-worker(s)

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 40 26 16 0 4 0 13 46 54 25
2022 FI 63 21 9 0 0 0 6 30
2020 FI 66 20 6 3 3 0 3 35
2020 FI-02 75 8 17 0 0 0 0 10
2020 FI-03 67 25 0 0 0 0 8 10
2019 FI 59 22 7 4 4 0 4 25
2019 FI-02 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 10

Question 73s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issues with individual(s) with authority over me

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 43 15 9 7 12 0 13 50 50 25
2022 FI 62 20 8 0 7 0 3 30
2020 FI 59 21 6 6 6 0 3 35
2020 FI-02 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 10
2020 FI-03 58 25 0 0 8 0 8 10
2019 FI 52 22 7 11 4 0 4 25
2019 FI-02 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 10

Question 73t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issues with individual(s) working for me

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 42 12 0 8 0 0 39 69 31 25
2022 FI 53 22 3 0 0 0 22 30
2020 FI 59 21 3 0 0 0 18 35
2020 FI-02 83 0 0 0 0 0 17 10
2020 FI-03 42 33 8 0 0 0 17 10
2019 FI 48 11 7 0 4 0 30 25
2019 FI-02 80 0 0 0 0 0 20 10

Question 73u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issues with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 66 8 0 0 0 0 26 90 10 25
2022 FI 59 21 14 3 0 0 3 30
2020 FI 67 19 8 0 3 0 3 35
2020 FI-02 69 15 8 0 8 0 0 15
2020 FI-03 58 25 8 0 0 0 8 10
2019 FI 63 19 11 0 0 0 7 25
2019 FI-02 70 20 0 0 0 0 10 10

Question 73v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 47 24 4 4 8 0 13 54 46 25
2022 FI 77 12 0 0 7 0 3 30
2020 FI 67 17 6 3 6 0 3 35
2020 FI-02 54 31 8 0 8 0 0 15
2020 FI-03 75 0 0 8 8 0 8 10
2019 FI 74 11 0 0 4 0 11 25
2019 FI-02 80 0 0 0 10 0 10 10

Question 73w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 44 34 4 4 0 0 14 51 49 25
2022 FI 56 32 13 0 0 0 0 30
2020 FI 44 28 19 3 6 0 0 35
2020 FI-02 46 23 15 8 8 0 0 15
2020 FI-03 33 17 42 0 8 0 0 10
2019 FI 52 37 4 4 4 0 0 25
2019 FI-02 70 20 0 0 10 0 0 10

Question 74. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 4 20 37 32 4 0 4 25 37 25
2022 FI 7 65 19 10 0 0 0 71 10 30
2020 FI 8 17 47 19 8 0 0 25 28 35
2020 FI-02 8 23 46 15 8 0 0 31 23 15
2020 FI-03 0 8 42 33 17 0 0 8 50 10
2019 FI 22 30 22 26 0 0 0 52 26 25
2019 FI-02 20 20 30 30 0 0 0 40 30 10

Question 75. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 12 31 37 15 5 0 0 21 43 25
2022 FI 0 13 55 18 14 0 0 32 13 30
2020 FI 14 28 36 17 6 0 0 22 42 35
2020 FI-02 23 23 15 23 15 0 0 38 46 15
2020 FI-03 17 50 25 8 0 0 0 8 67 10
2019 FI 4 26 37 22 11 0 0 33 30 25
2019 FI-02 0 30 40 20 10 0 0 30 30 10

Question 76. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 13 38 19 8 4 17 0 62 15 25
2022 FI 13 51 11 15 4 6 0 68 20 30
2020 FI 19 42 22 11 3 3 0 63 14 35
2020 FI-02 8 62 15 0 8 8 0 75 8 15
2020 FI-03 17 33 25 25 0 0 0 50 25 10
2019 FI 26 30 26 11 0 7 0 60 12 25
2019 FI-02 30 30 20 0 0 20 0 75 0 10

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 6 24 40 27 4 25
2022 FI 11 33 40 17 0 30

Question 78. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 46 11 23 0 12 4 4 62 13 25
2022 FI 58 20 6 0 7 5 3 86 7 30
2020 FI 34 31 9 9 11 6 0 70 21 35
2020 FI-02 15 38 15 15 8 8 0 58 25 15
2020 FI-03 33 42 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 10

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 42 16 11 20 8 4 0 60 29 25
2022 FI 52 27 0 8 10 0 3 82 18 30
2020 FI 25 28 17 11 19 0 0 53 31 35
2020 FI-02 8 23 31 23 15 0 0 31 38 15
2020 FI-03 25 25 17 0 33 0 0 50 33 10

Question 80. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 46 23 12 12 8 0 0 69 19 25
2022 FI 48 31 0 3 10 5 3 86 14 30
2020 FI 31 31 6 17 14 0 0 63 31 35
2020 FI-02 8 46 8 31 8 0 0 54 38 15
2020 FI-03 42 33 0 0 25 0 0 75 25 10

Question 81. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional individual behaviours and organizational practices.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 22 22 32 8 12 4 0 46 21 25
2022 FI 33 49 10 3 0 5 0 86 3 30
2020 FI 31 22 19 14 11 3 0 54 26 35
2020 FI-02 31 31 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 15
2020 FI-03 33 17 17 0 25 8 0 55 27 10
2019 FI 22 30 30 15 4 0 0 52 19 25
2019 FI-02 20 40 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10

Question 83. Of those who indicated that they are a supervisor: I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 15 38 28 19 0 0 0 52 19 10
2020 FI 7 53 13 27 0 0 0 60 27 15
2019 FI 20 30 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 10
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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to telework, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 84. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 23 77 25
2022 FI 9 91 30
2020 FI 11 89 35
2020 FI-02 8 92 15
2020 FI-03 17 83 10
2019 FI 19 81 25
2019 FI-02 20 80 10

Question 88. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 33 28 12 12 12 0 4 63 25 25
2022 FI 52 28 10 3 0 4 3 86 3 30
2020 FI 44 28 8 17 3 0 0 72 19 35
2020 FI-02 46 31 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 15
2020 FI-03 33 33 0 33 0 0 0 67 33 10
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Compensation

Question 89. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 24 60 25
2022 FI 31 59 30
2020 FI 22 61 35
2020 FI-02 31 54 15
2020 FI-03 17 83 10

Question 93. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 FI 40 12 3 16 0 0 27 55 45 25
2022 FI 45 12 10 3 0 0 30 30
2020 FI 44 14 11 6 8 0 17 35
2020 FI-02 54 0 15 15 0 0 15 15
2020 FI-03 42 17 8 0 17 0 17 10
2019 FI 46 23 15 0 8 0 8 25
2019 FI-02 70 10 0 0 10 0 10 10
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